Component Record

Chevrolet Trailblazer 2003 Brakes Problems

37 distinct owners reported a brakes problem on the 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer - 4% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage37 complaints

37 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

03V151000Reported April 23, 2003 - 44,653 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on April 23, 2003. The campaign covers an estimated 44,653 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Electrical System290 Fuel and Propulsion System188 Power Train110 Lighting83 Engine81 Visibility74

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.